Society

Digital Inclusion

Performance

78860

computers

In 2024, a total of 78,860 computers and its peripheral equipment were collected.

650000

individuals

ASUS has assisted 42 countries to establish digital opportunity centers, benefiting more than 650,000 individuals.

After two years of changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global reliance on digital tools has become more profound, but also increases the level of the digital divide. Hence, the need to eliminate the digital divide has become more urgent. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance, which aims to eliminate the digital divide, defines digital inclusion as having five elements :
 

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Affordable, powerful broadband Internet service

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Network devices that meet the needs of users

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Get digital literacy training

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Quality IT technical support

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Applications and online content designed to enable and encourage self sufficiency, participation, and collaboration

Through our digital inclusion program, ASUS expects that no one will lose the opportunity to learn about the world from digital resources because of differences in education, gender, and race. ASUS empowers digitally underprivileged communities through initiatives such as donations of refurbished computers, establishment of digital learning centers, digital training programs, international volunteer program, Digital Happy Learning Camp, “Heartfelt 99” project, so that everyone can receive hardware resources support and digital education resources to connect with the world.

​Refurbished Computer and Digital Training Program

To do a good job, an artisan needs the best tools. The first step to shorten the digital divide is to provide information facilities to the resource-poor communities. After the computers are returned to ASUS foundation and refurbished, ASUS donates the used computers to the underprivileged who lack technological equipment through the ASUS Foundation's "Refurbished Computer Digital Training Program," which gives the used computers a new life by installing reusable components and software updates and expands the social impact of the reverse logistics of refurbished computer.

2024 marks the third consecutive year of promoting the “Indigenous Communities Digital Care” refurbished computer donation program. ASUS donated 100 refurbished computers to the Laiyi Township Council in Pingtung County. The computers were distributed to local after-school programs, tribal cultural health centers, village offices, community associations, and schools, providing students and communities with access to digital learning opportunities and spaces for development.The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in indigenous areas, while promoting educational advancement and regional development. Over the past three years, a total of 400 refurbished computers have been donated through the program, helping strengthen digital capabilities in tribal communities.

Digital Learning Centers

The ASUS Foundation has supported member economies in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Digital Opportunity Center (APEC ADOC) and local nonprofit organizations that helps establish digital opportunity centers in regions with limited access to digital resources, promoting digital education and reducing the digital divide. The project not only to improve the quality of life of residents through digital learning but also help nurture future digital talents. From 2009 to 2024, ASUS has assisted 42 countries to establish digital opportunity centers, more than 600 computer classrooms, donated more than 20,000 sets of information equipment such as new computers, refurbished computers, and tablets, benefiting more than 650,000 individuals.

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Volunteer Activities

i-Taiwan Digital Volunteer Project

ASUS cooperates with universities and colleges in Taiwan to go deep into rural areas to understand the needs of students and provide diverse information to students.

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ASUS Volunteers

Established a volunteer club in 2014, calling on ASUS employees to use ASUS resources as the main axis to actively participate in social services and promote environmental education, mainly implemented in technology education promotion, charity sales activities of social welfare groups, and long-term beach cleaning and adoption of coastal areas.

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ASUS Youth International Volunteer

Since 2008, we have recruited youth international volunteer groups from colleges and universities across the country to encourage young students to participate in various international affairs, strengthen youth volunteers' international service knowledge and jointly promote digital learning, shorten the digital gap, and practice the concept of ASUS global citizens.

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Overseas Engagement

ASUS overseas subsidiaries also assistance to residents from different locations, implementing community care and strengthening community connections while the pandemic continued to rage across the world

Mainland China

  • ASUS e-Innovation Volunteer Actions: Since 2009, ASUS has joined hands with the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) to launch the “Your Action, China’s Future” volunteer program to encourage university students to actively participate in social welfare and help rural farmers enjoy the convenience of digital life and the Internet through IT and Internet technologies, narrowing the digital gap between urban and rural areas and improving their living standards with knowledge and innovation. In the past 15 years, with this public service project, we have trained more than 70,000 college student volunteers, covered more than 32 cities, 8,000 villages and communities, completed more than 50,000 IT science lectures, and built 1,099 ASUS Love Science libraries.
  • Sunflower Project - ASUS Lecturers in Schools: Starting in 2023, the “Sunflower Project” was launched. The ASUS lecturers independently developed over 10 courses covering topics such as technology, environmental protection, and the arts. These courses are taught in schools, aiming to broaden students’ horizons and aid in youth development.
ASUS e-Innovation Volunteer Actions – introduced Generative AI to children in remote Areas for the first time

India

ASUS made contributions to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund 3 12,809,000 Rupees (approx. NT$4,803,305) for Indian National Humanitarian Relief and response to COVID-19.


* The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) was established in 1948 by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, originally to assist displaced persons from Pakistan. PMNRF's resources are now predominantly used to provide for medical assistance, immediate relief to the families of victims of natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes, as well as victims of major accidents and riots.。

Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi severely impacted northern Vietnam, damaging facilities at multiple schools and disrupting students’ education. To support post-disaster recovery, ASUS donated computer equipment, monitors, and USD 24,288 (approximately NT$ 790,195) to six schools. These contributions helped local students resume their studies and minimize the learning gap caused by the natural disaster.

Indonesia

Together with the local CT ARSA Foundation, ASUS donated 156 laptops to 29 rural health centers, schools, and community sites. The initiative aimed to improve educational quality for children by providing access to digital tools for learning. It also supported educators in integrating technology into their teaching, accelerating digital transformation in schools and helping to bridge the digital divide.

Partnered with local foundations to improve educational environments in rural schools.

Turkey

In collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, ASUS launched the Build Together, Give Together Charity Challenge. Partnering with renowned Turkish content creator Mendebur Lemur, the initiative fulfilled a child’s wish by building a customized computer and used online influence to raise awareness for underprivileged families in need. The campaign video received over 400,000 views,helping to raise awareness and inspire greater social engagement.

Australia

Through participation in the NSW National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme for the second year, a total of 12.44 tonnes of discarded televisions, computers, printers, and computer products were recycled in 2024.

Colombia

Working alongside Fundación Secretos para Contar, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rural education and culture, ASUS launched a reading literacy program to support children in remote areas. A total of 380 books were distributed, benefiting 396 families. In addition, ASUS partnered with our clients to donate 10 laptops to Universidad del Campo, a local university, to support and encourage rural students in their academic pursuits—working together to build a brighter future.

France

Employees participated in and supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ASUS made a donation to Vivre comme avant, an organization dedicated to breast cancer support and prevention. Additionally, ASUS donated over 70 refurbished computer devices to three nonprofit organizations, including Grandir Ailleurs, which works to protect vulnerable children.

United Kingdom

ASUS not only partnered with Watford Football Club to help upgrade its IT systems, but also hosted a Play on Pitch event and fundraising activities. The funds raised were donated to MIND, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mental health.

Ukraine

Due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, many of Ukraine’s historic and cultural sites have been damaged, and power supply remains unstable. ASUS donated a laptop to the Hetman’s Capital National Historical and Cultural Reserve to support the digitization and preservation of Ukraine’s national cultural heritage. Additionally, ASUS made financial contributions to assist children affected by the war.